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A spokesperson for Erskine announced on Wednesday that a total of 24 deaths from the virus had occurred in their homes throughout Scotland, with 21 suspected cases of coronavirus and three confirmed as COVID-19.

The reported deaths tragically fall just before this years VE day on 8 May, celebrating 75 years since the end of the second world war and honouring the memory of those who fought.

The charity has been caring for ex-servicemen and women since 1916 at various bases all over the UK, with one of their care homes based in Edinburgh on Gilmerton Road.

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They also revealed four of the organisation’s staff have also tested positive for the virus.

The spokeswoman confirmed 90 residents over the four homes had been “barrier nursed” to prevent further infection. This type of care should mean that any resident showing symptoms are isolated in their rooms and only come into contact with workers wearing PPE.

Erskine has four residential homes in Scotland, with sites in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Bishopton.

Earlier this week in a statement the charity stated that they have "no difficulty in accessing sufficient stocks of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)" in any of their veteran care homes and had received their first 19 testing kits to diagnose residents with the virus.

Specifically designed to accommodate veterans, the charity has been in operation since 1916 and states that their strength lies in the "very special blend of dedicated care, compassion and understanding" they offer.

This news comes as todays Scottish Government briefing revealed that 39% of all deaths from coronavirus in Scotland have been within care homes.

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